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Crop-Spraying Aircraft Crash in the Vladivostok Region (CCCP-09616)

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On June 25, 1978, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09616) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Vladivostok, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by negligence on part of the crew who failed to follow the prescribed procedures. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in a field near Vladivostok after losing control. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was destroyed. The official investigation attributed the accident to crew negligence.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a crop-spraying operation in the Vladivostok region, an aircraft lost control and crashed into a field. The accident resulted in no casualties, but the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control resulting from crew negligence. Specifically, the crew failed to follow prescribed procedures, which led to the loss of control and the subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 1978 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Vladivostok, Russia?

A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in a field near Vladivostok after losing control. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was destroyed. The official investigation attributed the accident to crew negligence.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 1978 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 1978 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09616, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Vladivostok, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control caused by negligence on part of the crew who failed to follow the prescribed procedures.